{
  "id": 16273425,
  "title": "Digital push key to Bahasa Melayu's future, says Fadhlina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/digital-push-key-to-bahasa-melayus-future-says-fadhlina",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:52:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1562448/digital-push-key-bahasa-melayus-future-says-fadhlina"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek believes Bahasa Melayu's future is bright if its usage expands via digital technology, creative content, and economic opportunities. The national language must evolve while preserving its role in Malaysia's identity and cultural heritage. Fadhlina launched the 2026 National Language Month at Padang Kota Lama, stating that language is integral to identity and knowledge transmission. She emphasized the need to make Bahasa Melayu relevant to younger generations, especially those growing up in a digital world with smart technology, social media, and AI. To achieve this, the Education Ministry plans to develop quality digital content, animation, educational games, videos, electronic publications, and apps. The government is also investing in digital technology and AI development, contributing annotated digital-language data to Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka to create resources for Bahasa Melayu's use in emerging technologies.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN: Bahasa Melayu has a bright future if its use is expanded through digital technology, creative content and economic opportunities, says Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Integrating the national language into digital content and artificial intelligence ensures its relevance for younger generations and secures its place within the evolving global technological landscape.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Perkasa bahasa Melayu dalam dunia digital untuk tarik minat generasi alpha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/perkasa-bahasa-melayu-dalam-dunia-digital-untuk-tarik-minat-generasi",
        "published": "2026-10-24T05:26:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}